Frenkie de Jong has been warned that his reasons for joining Manchester United have the potential to upset his new teammates.
The 25-year-old midfielder is the subject of an £63million agreement between United and Barcelona, but the deal has stalled due an issue with De Jong's salary back at the Camp Nou. Owed around £17m worth of wages which he agreed to defer in order to help Barca survive the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dutchman is reportedly resisting a move to Old Trafford until he receives payment.
Frequently reiterating his desire to stay at "dream club" Barcelona but allegedly disgusted by the Blaugrana's eagerness to sell him, De Jong has been courted by new United boss Erik ten Hag, who spectacularly guided him to stardom during their time together at Ajax. But signing for United "by default" - with only a previous relationship with the manager as your motivation behind the move - wouldn't be enough to convince a right-minded dressing room, according to ex-striker Louis Saha.
